| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $12.68 | 7.764% | $13.6645 | $13.66 | $13.65 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.50 | 12.835% | $15.2327 | $15.23 | $15.25 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.83 | 10.449% | $85.9625 | $85.96 | $85.95 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.75 | 12.169% | $126.4705 | $126.47 | $126.45 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.44 | 10.802% | $258.6562 | $258.66 | $258.65 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.43 | 11.743% | $36.2383 | $36.24 | $36.25 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.73 | 3.417% | $253.0924 | $253.09 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $727.36 | $789.3171 | $789.31 | $789.30 | $789.40 | |